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grayorca In reply to KestrelRaptor [2013-12-17 14:32:14 +0000 UTC]

They are, and there is such great variety among them. Thanks.

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KestrelRaptor In reply to grayorca [2013-12-18 09:50:36 +0000 UTC]

There really is

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grayorca In reply to AkelahNaih [2012-09-01 00:22:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I took especial care to give each one different traits from the next. Lili's 'eyebrows' for example, no one else has them. Tiki and Neko, being from the same aquarium, are similar in poise, and Zipper's got a look all her own with that mostly-white jaw.

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AkelahNaih In reply to grayorca [2012-09-01 07:38:36 +0000 UTC]

Yes, you captured their unique personalities and traits so well! It makes such an interesting peice, I love group drawings, it really allows everyone's unique characters to shine!

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grayorca In reply to AkelahNaih [2012-09-01 11:38:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again. They're very rewarding to accomplish, I must say.

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AkelahNaih In reply to grayorca [2012-09-02 03:28:35 +0000 UTC]

No kidding!

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grayorca In reply to Zavraan [2012-08-31 12:03:34 +0000 UTC]

Yes, inspiration!

Thank you! It's not often I put this many characters in the same frame.

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Zavraan In reply to grayorca [2012-08-31 12:04:31 +0000 UTC]

yay! <3

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grayorca In reply to ShadowDagger [2012-08-31 11:40:05 +0000 UTC]

Exactly. Thank you. Even if their body type is a pain to outline right, when it is, it's a very rewarding feeling.

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grayorca In reply to whitetippedwaves [2012-08-31 02:43:43 +0000 UTC]

Commies can give any other dolphin a run for their money in terms of cute.

You're welcome. I didn't anticipate it happening so soon, but outlining one led to the other, and before I knew it, I had this outline on my hands to color and bring to life.

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whitetippedwaves In reply to grayorca [2012-08-31 02:45:29 +0000 UTC]

Well, it had definitely been brought to life. This is amazing.

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grayorca In reply to whitetippedwaves [2012-08-31 02:49:40 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it.

I'm already thinking of other painting ideas involving these four; my commie muse isn't quite satiated. Which already makes me so regret offering to help a friend with a garage sale all weekend long. Plenty of time to think, but no time to get more outlines done. We'll see.

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whitetippedwaves In reply to grayorca [2012-08-31 02:54:10 +0000 UTC]

I'd love to see more if you could. And capturing a muse is always rewarding!

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grayorca In reply to AnoOrca [2012-08-31 02:27:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

Indeed. They're quite the nice switch from working on painting after painting of orcas. The head shape is arguably the trickiest part. But in some ways, they're almost easier than orcas to outline. Once the head shape is nailed, the rest follows without much struggle.

You're welcome.

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AnoOrca In reply to grayorca [2012-08-31 02:33:40 +0000 UTC]

Welcome ^-^

The body shape isn't too difficult for me, but the head is enough to make or break a sketch attempt x__x You seem to have gotten a handle on it pretty quickly though ^-^

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grayorca In reply to AnoOrca [2012-08-31 02:36:37 +0000 UTC]

I see. I think the trick to it is actually drawing them with a rostrum, then using a line to connect their 'forehead' to their 'nose', thereby erasing the gap between the two. Not sure if it's the most accurate method, but it seems to work for me.

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AnoOrca In reply to grayorca [2012-08-31 02:38:51 +0000 UTC]

Aha! I'll have to try that, thank you!! ^-^

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grayorca In reply to AnoOrca [2012-08-31 02:41:05 +0000 UTC]

Good luck!

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AnoOrca In reply to grayorca [2012-08-31 02:53:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! =3

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